Hosta Shadowland® ‘Above the Clouds’: The airy elegance of variegated foliage

The Hosta Shadowland® ‘Above the Clouds’ is an exceptional shade perennial, renowned for its spectacular blue-grey and cream variegated foliage. Its large heart-shaped leaves, delicately edged, form a generous and luminous clump, ideal for brightening shade beds, borders, or decorative pots. This variety brings refinement and structure to contemporary or naturalistic gardens.

Luminous foliage and delicate blossoms

‘Above the Clouds’ develops a rounded clump, reaching 50 to 60 cm in height and approximately 90 cm in width. The broad, slightly undulating leaves feature a delicate blue-grey center, bordered by a luminous cream edge, creating an airy and elegant effect. In summer, graceful flower stalks rise above the foliage, bearing delicate pale lavender flowers, slightly fragrant, attracting bees and butterflies. This hosta combines aesthetics, contrast, and lightness in all shaded corners.

Cultivation and care

Easy to cultivate, Hosta Shadowland® ‘Above the Clouds’ thrives in partial to full shade and a rich, cool, well-drained soil. It tolerates gentle sun if the soil remains moist but prefers bright shade. Water regularly during hot periods to maintain lush foliage. Very hardy (down to -30 °C), it faithfully regrows each spring and requires minimal maintenance: remove dry or damaged leaves in spring to stimulate new growth.

Key features

• Foliage color: Blue-grey center, luminous cream border

• Flower color: Pale lavender, slightly fragrant

• Type: Ornamental perennial for partial to full shade

• Exposure: Partial to full shade

• Soil: Rich, cool, well-drained

• Watering: Regular, especially in summer

• Flowering: Summer (July to August)

• Height: 50 to 60 cm

• Width: 90 cm

• Use: Shade beds, borders, pots, naturalistic gardens

• Hardiness: Very hardy (down to -30 °C)

The + of Hosta Shadowland® ‘Above the Clouds’

With its airy and luminous variegated foliage, Hosta ‘Above the Clouds’ structures beds while bringing lightness and refinement. Its spectacular, persistent, and easy-to-grow foliage makes it an ideal choice for combining with ferns, astilbes, brunneras, and other hostas, creating a shade garden that is both elegant and harmonious.